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Macau, or Macao as it’s also spelt, is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, the same as Hong Kong now is. Like Hong Kong, Macau is a region that is essentially a city and nothing else, and because of its small size it is the most densely populated region in the world. Despite the large number of people Macao has a thriving tourism industry and is an interesting place to visit.
Although small, Macau does have its own airport for international flights, the Macau International Airport (airport code: MFM). Due to lack of space the airport is off the shore of Tapia Island and has fairly limited facilities, again because of lack of space. However travellers looking for flights to Macau will find there are several choices available and from the UK these are all indirect with at least one connection. Virgin Atlantic Airways provides travellers with one stop flights to Macao from the UK via Shanghai. Or alternatively choose from airlines including EVA Airways, Qantas Airways, British Airways, Thai Airways International, Lufthansa, or China Airlines for two stop flights to Macau from the UK.
Macau Tourist Attractions
Macau was the first and last place to be a European colony in China as it was first settled by Portuguese traders back in the 16th century, and only just handed back in 1999.Casinos and Gambling in Macau
Macau is best known by many tourists for its casinos and gambling. Along with tourists from around the world you’ll be trying your luck against thousands of Chinese and Hong Kongers who head across the border with the aim of winning on the tables and slot machines.
The most famous landmark in Macao has long been the Casino Lisboa and this is where many visitors head to, however there are numerous other places to gamble too, and Casino Lisboa is being somewhat eclipsed by a new casino, Sands Casino. Wherever you want to end up, head for the waterfront of the main Macau Peninsula as this is where most casinos are located, however, in a bid to become a bigger rival to places like Las Vegas, a new development including the biggest casino in the world is opening up on the Cotai Strip.
Macau Landmarks
Although best known for gambling, Macao also has a surprising number of other things to see and do and is worth more than just a quick stop-over. From old to new there’s a good variety of both historical and modern landmarks to visit. The old includes the Historic Centre of Macau which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ruins of St Paul’s Cathedral can be found here. Basically all that is left is the faced of the cathedral that was built by the Portuguese between 1582 and 1602, and was destroyed by a fire during a typhoon in 1835. There are over 20 sites within the Historic Centre.
Macao’s most famous modern landmark is the Macau Tower. From ground to the very top it stands 1109 feet (338 metres) high and has an observation deck as well as restaurants, a shopping mall, theatres and more. In addition to the great views from the observation deck, thrill seekers can try a bungee jump or take a walking tour around the outer rim!